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"Treasures of the Mughals and the Maharajas" immerses readers in the jewelry traditions of the Indian subcontinent from the Mughal period to modern times. Featuring over 270 pieces from The Al Thani Collection and significant works on loan from prestigious institutions, the book highlights the evolution of gem-setting and jewelry. It showcases historic Indian diamonds, precious objects, and legendary pieces, representing India's jeweled arts over five centuries. The book also traces key developments in Indian jewelry traditions, from 17th-century Mughal patronage through the political chaos and colonization of the 18th century to the Durbar ceremonies of the British Raj.

The decline of the Mughal empire in India. The British and the French to conquer India. The English East India Company, formed in 1600, was victorious in its conflict with France.

India and Elephants, a relationship that goes back a long way...! When you travel to India, one of the things you may have in mind is to see Elephants... North India, and especially Jaipur is a well known place to go if you are keen to do that! Elephants, the biggest mammals on earth have always been part of Indian History and have long been revered by Indians. The elephant-headed god Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, is invoked before every new endeavor and elephants add to the aur

India's Mughal Empire ruled the subcontinent from 1526 until the beginning of the British Raj in 1858.

India nobility. A Mohammedan Mughal woman.The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India. A Mughal woman presented a rose to his Lord

Maharajas! The word maharaja, literally ‘great king’, conjures up a vision of splendor and magnificence. These princely rulers of India played an important role within a social and historical context and were patrons of the arts, both in India and Europe. That resulted in magnificent objects symbo

The Getty Images Gallery marks the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from Britain this week with an exhibition of the nation’s earliest photography

A career in India could offer adventure and advancement, but sometimes this was at the expense of personal happiness. In 1821, Reginald Orton, Assistant Surgeon with HM 34th Regiment in India wrote to Anne Orton in Yorkshire about his improving career prospects and his wistful vision of a happier time...

Victoria Memorial Hall has been standing in the “Maidan” area of Kolkata since 1921. It took 15 years to build and was conceived by Lord Curzon to commemorate the peak of the British Empire in India. It blends the best of British and Mughal architecture. Today the Hall is a museum with a rich collection of memorabilia from the Victorian era, British Raj paintings amongst other displays. Post independence a new addition to the museum includes the National Leaders’ gallery. The night view of the Victoria Memorial Hall is a sight to cherish.

I spent the first sixteen years of my life in India and I loved it. It was my home and has, in many respects, forever remained so. I was fluently bilingual in Hindi and English by the age of fou…

European women residing in India wrote several ‘housewives’ manuals for newcomers. One section specifically focussed on the dos and don’ts with regard to ‘servants’.

Maharajas! The word maharaja, literally ‘great king’, conjures up a vision of splendor and magnificence. These princely rulers of India played an important role within a social and historical context and were patrons of the arts, both in India and Europe. That resulted in magnificent objects symbo

No travel blog has pictured the colourful Princes of places you visit in Rajasthan or India, hence this post.......it won't ...

Frances Wilson is fascinated by Anne de Courcy's account of the Fishing Fleet that sent girls to the Raj to hook husbands.

Anne de Courcy's account of women travelling to India to marry provides a fascinating window on the British Raj, writes Bella Bathurst

Completed in 1653 in Agra, India. Easily one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal's harmonious integration with its environment makes it a prime destination...